Flies & Lies - The Durango Herald

Streamers are easy and fun to tie

For those of you that read my columns but haven’t fished with me, and for those that don’t read my columns but have fished with me, you know I don’t like fly fishing with nymphs. In fact, I ...

DATE: Feb 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Stripping baskets are not for nude fly fishing

I know a retired fly fishing guide who once tried to convince his wife that a stripping basket was meant to keep your clothes in a neat pile when fly fishing nude from the deck of a boat, or...

DATE: Dec 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

The joys of receiving aplenty in 2015

This is the time of the year that all columnist seem to write about the joys of giving. So, as I sat down to write this month’s column, I started thinking about what to say concerning giving...

DATE: Dec 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Arkansas is more than a state, it’s Colorado fishing

One of the high points of my year was the annual fly fishing trip Sam and I took with a group of friends from Texas. This group is made up of three doctors, one lawyer, two sons that are a l...

DATE: Nov 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

New England: More than just pretty colors

Not long ago, she who must be obeyed (swmbo) pointed out our annual spring road trip had not been taken for several years. When I responded that I was tired of driving, two airpl...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

USA fly fishing team brings home the silver

I have to say, one of the last places I would chose to go fly fishing is Bosnia. However, thankfully Fly Fishing Team USA (FFTUSA) went there and placed second in the World Fly F...

DATE: Sep 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Bamboo, a new miracle cure for Type-A personalities

In my role as a professional, I have spent a fair amount of time and money on research and development. Of course, with my profession being fly fishing, my R&D consists of doing lots of fly ...

DATE: Aug 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

High and fast water makes for creative fishing

I’m not real religious when it comes to prayer. In fact my prayers are usually for good cigars, better whiskey, and fish in love with dry flies. I’m a man of simple needs. Howeve...

DATE: Jul 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Fly-fishing the small streams: Best of the best

The most joy I receive from fly fishing comes via small streams. I have had the good fortune to fly fish in lots of places for a big water and fish experience, and I have enjoyed every one. ...

DATE: Jun 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Power of 2 helps make saltwater trip excellent

I have discovered that the saying, “You can never have too much gear,” is especially true for those of us who enjoy fly fishing in saltwater. This really becomes apparent if you ...

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Tall tales? Yes and no, fishing writer says

Durango guide releases second book

DATE: Mar 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Taxes are good for TART; did I really say that?

Before I start this column, I am compelled to issue a disclaimer. Aliens have not replaced my Fox News-loving, redneck, right-wing brain with a CNN News-loving, liberal, left-wing brain. ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies